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Yunnan Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Yunnan, China in November.

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Planning a trip to Yunnan, China this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Yunnan in November

Yunnan, China is a region in China. The weather in Yunnan in November can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Deqen at 6°C (43°F) to warm in Jinghong at 27°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Jinghong and -6°C (21°F) in Deqen.

For specific regional insights in Yunnan, China, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Shangri-La with an average of 29 mm (1.1 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Benzilan with 69 mm (2.7 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in November. Lijiang typically receives 226 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Yunnan by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Yunnan — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lijiang)

January13°C (55°F) February15°C (59°F) March17°C (63°F) April20°C (68°F) May23°C (73°F) This monthJune24°C (75°F) July23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September21°C (70°F) October19°C (66°F) November16°C (61°F) December14°C (57°F)
Best Time to Visit Yunnan →

Best Places to Visit in Yunnan in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Yunnan.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Yunnan

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Yunnan, China?

Temperature range in Yunnan (November)

Precipitation variation in Yunnan (November)

Lijiang

In November Lijiang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
226 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
6 days
3 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Lijiang →

Dali

In November Dali generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
8 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Dali →

Kunming

In November Kunming generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
169 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kunming →

Shangri-La

In November Shangri-La generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Shangri-La →

Jinghong

In November Jinghong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
8 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Yunnan, in China.

Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Yunnan in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lijiang 16°C (61°F) 3°C (37°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Dali 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Kunming 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Shangri-La 10°C (50°F) -2°C (28°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Jinghong 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Xishuangbanna 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Yunnan weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Yunnan, China in November?

Expect tolerable weather across Yunnan, China in November. The popular destination of Lijiang averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Yunnan, China in November?

Lijiang averages a daytime maximum of 16°C (61°F) in November, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

Does Yunnan, China get a lot of rain in November?

November is on the drier side in Yunnan, China. Lijiang averages only about 32 mm (1.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Yunnan, China?

In our opinion, November is a good time to visit Yunnan, China with overall tolerable weather in Lijiang. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, April provides perfect weather in Lijiang. In contrast, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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